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A Tune for the Times 0

Warning: Mild language.

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A Notion of Immigrants 0

Via The Japan Times, Justin Fox debunks the racist bigots’ bunk. A snippet:

This is a persistent theme in current right-wing commentary about immigration — that recent arrivals to the U.S. aren’t working hard, aren’t following the law and generally aren’t fitting in as past generations of immigrants did. It’s also a load of hooey.

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This New Gilded Age 0

Image:  Elon Musk says,

Via Job’s Anger.

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Truth in Labelling 0

Words fail me.

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The Chef’s Special 0

Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam are dining at a restaurant.  Donald Trump, as the chef, presents them with a huge fish labeled

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Devolution 0

I reckon it comes as no surprise that, in these Trumpled times, hate can be a viable career path.

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“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0

Michael in Norfolk hears something that rhymes with “Brexit.”

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*Mark Twain.

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QOTD 0

Martin Rees:

When I discover I’m wrong, I change my mind. What do you do?

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A Tune for the Times 0

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Know-Nothings Redux 0

The Know-Nothings are back, and they’re turbo-charged.

Via the Las Vegas Sun, Mark Gongloff offers a theory as to why the Trump maladministration is waging its war on scientific research. Here’s a tiny bit from his article:

. . . ignorance is the point. If objective reality as measured by science is no longer available, then it’s easier for President Donald Trump to conjure up a new reality in a way that thrills and rewards supporters . . . .

Follow the link for context

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American Stasi 0

David tells one family’s story.

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The Me Veneration 0

Caption:  Washing, Oregon, and several other states decline participation in Donald Trump's

Via Job’s Anger.

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The Worm Returns 0

Rebecca Watson discusses how Elon Musk and the Trump maladministration contributed to the return of the screwworm.

Or you can read the transcript.

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“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0

I can’t help but think that this rhymes with Undergraound Railroad.

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*Mark Twain.

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Kansas Republicans Want To Take the Initiative . . . 0

. . . away from Kansas voters.

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QOTD 0

Carl Sagan:

We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.

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A Tune for the Times 0

Warning: Mild language.

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This New Gilded Age 0

Title:  Colonizers 2.0.  Image:  Jared and Ivanka discussing their plans to take over an Albanian island and turn it into a resort.

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Blooming Algae—->Booming Lies 0

Steve M. marvels at the true believers who are so willing to believe their true deceiver.

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Medicare Disadvantage 0

Thom talks with Wendell Potter about how Medicare Advantage has turned out to be just another part of the privatization scam. (Warning: Short commercial at the end.)

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